Gas Cylinder Safety Checklist

Guidance and Photos

Gas cylinders and Gas tubing:

• Maintained in an upright position and secured to structural component of the building
• Fitted with appropriate flow regulators (type and rating)
• Labels attached and show correct use status
• Cylinders in good condition and hydraulic tested within 5 years. Return old and un-use cylinders to CLS
• Gas tubing of suitable pressure rating, labeled with gas type and secured properly
• Flash back arrestor installed in supply line of flammable gas
• Copper tubing NOT used for acetylene cylinder
• Beware of the asphyxiation hazard of using liquid nitrogen

Toxic and Hazardous Gas Cylinder:

• Stored in protected and vented cabinets away from heat and combustible materials
• Extremely toxic gas stored in approved toxic gas cabinet equipped with exhaust and alarm system and emergency shut off valve
• Use lecture bottle size cylinder whenever possible
• Close the cylinder valve and bled the gas when not in use
• Protective caps in place when not in use for toxic or corrosive gas cylinders